What is brake fluid replacement?

The brakes on your car use fluid pressure. When you press the brake pedal, it activates a plunger in the master cylinder; this pressurises the brake fluid in the pipes and hoses, which makes the brake components move.

Even though brake fluid sits in a sealed system it can still absorb moisture over time, and that can lead to corrosion. Moisture also lowers the boiling temperature of brake fluid which can reduce braking effectiveness, especially if your vehicle makes repeated hard stops. Check your car's owner manual to see when the manufacturer recommends replacing the brake fluid.

Or you can use BookMyGarage to find a garage near you to check the state of your brake fluid - it's a simple test and they will have the right tools to do it for you.

About Volkswagen

A heritage German brand that has been a favourite for decades, it’s hard to throw a stone without
hitting someone who owns or has owned a Golf at some point in their life! It’s essentially a
rite of passage for anyone searching for a safe, reliable, and family-friendly car.

Interestingly, Volkswagen has three cars in the top 10 list of best-selling cars of all time -
the Volkswagen Golf, the Beetle, and the Passat. Not bad, right?

Known for their reliability and value for money, VWs have long served as a reasonably priced little
sibling to the more luxurious Audi, receiving excellent reviews across the board when it comes to
the motoring press. You’d be hard pressed to find a range of cars as practical, safety-conscious, attractive
and just generally good to drive as a Volkswagen.

How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?

As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs
(and consumption) while you’re out and about in Ardgay or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind
noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to
motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short
trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a
lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far
less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.